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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1921

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Good Roads Meeting Here Saturday Afternoon

Hon H G Garrett a State Highway Commission member will address Montgomery county voters at the Courthouse Saturday at 3 30 p m in favor of a bond issue to be voted May 28. The meeting aims to inform voters about a 250 000 bond toward one million dollars in roads with three fourths funded by state and federal governments. The Advocate urges attendance to hear Garrett and decide based on the merits.

H. G. Garrett State Highway Commission Montgomery County Garrett Joe S. Boggs Advocate

Seniors Entertained By County Women Club

The Country Women's Club hosted a picture show party on Thursday night at Table to honor the Montgomery County High School faculty and senior class. Guests included Prof. M. J. Goodwin Prof. Junius Lewis Mrs. Tia Lee Zimmerman Miss Grace Maxwell Miss Marguerite Newmeyer William Cord Robert Moss George Darsie Miss Nannie May Coons Miss Ida Calk Miss Robin Calk Miss Elsie George and Miss Anna Laura Mc Cracken.

Country Women’s Club Montgomery County High School Norma Talmadge M. J. Goodwin Junius Lewis Tia Lee Zimmerman Grace Maxwell Marguerite Newmeyer William Cord Robert Moss George Darsie Nannie May Coons Ida Calk Robin Calk Elsie George Anna Laura McCracken Miss Frank L. McVey University of Kentucky Ida Alfred Calk Emma Robin Calk William H. Cord Elsie Mae George Robert Lee Moss Nan*nie May Coons

Sewell Boys Freed After Lack of Evidence

In an examining trial Judge E W Senff discharged William and Haydon Sewell for lack of sufficient evidence in the killing of C P Stephens. Stephens, attacked and robbed by two unidentified men, died after being found unconscious and hospitalized in Lexington.

William and Haydon Sewell E. W. Senff Sewells C. P. Stephens Stephens St. Joseph Hospital Lexington Sewell Boys

Menefee County Voters Approve Bond Issue

Menefee County voters have approved a bond issue by a margin of about 800 votes. The measure was considered and acted upon in Menefee County with strong public interest and support.

Menefee Menfee

Ada Jones to Appear In Person At The Table

Ada Jones, famed phono graph comedienne, appears with her company of singers at the Table Friday May 13. The mature actress impersonates the country damsel Irish colleen fresh sales lady newsboy bowery girl and maid, delivering popular songs to Mt Sterling audiences.

Ada Jones Miss Jones Bowery Mt. Sterling

Piano Recital Tonight by Miss Good’s Pupils at Baptist Church

Miss Lida Good’s pupils present a piano recital Friday at 7 30 p m at the Baptist church. A cordial invitation is extended to all.

Lida Goodpastor The Baptist Church

Big Prize Race Opens With Spare Time Campaign

The Advocate launches a subscription drive offering about 1500 in prizes for spare time efforts. Nominate friends or neighbors, submit blanks to Campaign Manager Mr. Sterling in Kentucky, and start with 1000 free votes. Prizes go to top vote-getters with cash awards 10 percent of subscription money for non winners.

Advocate Sterling

City High School Mothers and Daughters Banquet Held

The Mothers and Daughters banquet drew eighty four at Domestic Science Department tables. Toasts by Eliza beth McCaun Lucile Bush Willa Mae Ringo and Mrs Turner followed a song and gifts. YWCA will make it an annual event. Senior Play The Amazons debuts tomorrow at 8 15 PM in the High School Auditorium.

Elizabeth McCaun Crichton Herndon Evans

Residence for Sale on West Samuel Avenue

Private sale of a six room house with bath, front and back porch, electric and gas lights. Hardwood floors downstairs, overall A-1 condition. Large lot with garden, improvements include a garage and a chicken house. Contact H. H. Coppage at 865.

Samuels Avenue

I O O F to Welcome Kentucky Home Guests

The local I O O F chapter will host the Kentucky I O O F home from Lexington at a yet to be set date. Group 144 will visit with the local lodge as guests for a joyful stay featuring the home’s musical ensembles and bands for the children and officials.

Lexington

Fresh Milk For Sale At 40 Cents A Gallon

Dairy ad offers milk at forty cents per gallon with contact numbers 273 W 1 and 273 J 2. Local sale notice appears in the classifieds.

Methodists to Build New Sunday School

The local Methodist church plans a new two story brick Sunday school building behind the church, to be joined to the main structure. It aims to be the best equipped in town and to relieve overcrowding. Target completion is early fall with a $12,000 fundraising goal, fallback to a smaller building if needed.

Ring Restored to Owner After 30 Years Missing

A valuable Marquise seven-stone diamond ring belonging to Mrs. I F Tabb was found in a flower garden and returned to Mrs. B Frank Perry. The ring was believed lost for over thirty years and was in near perfect condition.

I. F. Tabb B. Frank Perry Tabbs Tabb

N B Willoughby Dies in Lexington At 84

Napoleon Bonaparte Willoughby aged 84 and leader of a large local family died yesterday in a Lexington hospital after a three year illness. He was a farmer and respected Jeffersonville neighborhood resident. Remains brought home and taken to Jeffersonville for interment. Also a cattle grazing ad seeks 25 to 30 head. call 335 W 1.

Napoleon Bonaparte Willoughby Lexington Jeffersonville Willoughby

Commencement Week at Montgomery County High Plans

Commencement week events are set for Montgomery County High School with a May 22 baccalaureate at the Methodist church and May 24 diplomas. The May 24 class day program includes speeches, solos, and prophecies by students, with University of Kentucky President Frank L. McVey to address graduates.

Sherman Goodpaster and Frankie Maze wed at Bath Courthouse

The Bath county couple known as a popular pair, Sherman Goodpaster and Miss Frankie Maze, married by Judge E W Senff at the Courthouse on Saturday.

Sherman Goodpaster Frankie Maze Bath County E. W. Senff

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Good Roads Meeting Sewell Menefee County Bank and Main Streets Hanna City High School News Lucile Bush Willa Mae Ringo H. H. Coppage Methodists N. B. Willoughby County High Clydé Darsie Methodist Church Agriculture the New Profession Ida Clark James Barnes Anna L. McCracken Chiles-Thompson Grocery Co
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